Strasburg, North Dakota facts for kids
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Strasburg, North Dakota
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Strasburg
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Location of Strasburg, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Emmons |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
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369 |
| • Density | 1,302.41/sq mi (502.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58573
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-76500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036288 |
Strasburg is a small city in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 379 people lived there. Strasburg was founded in 1902. Many of its first settlers were German-speaking.
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A Look Back at Strasburg's History
Strasburg started in 1902. This was when a new train track was built to the area. The city got its name from a town called Strassburg in South Russia. That town was founded by German immigrants in the 1700s. The Russian Strassburg was named after the historic German city of Strassburg in France. A post office has been open in Strasburg since 1903.
Important Places in Strasburg
There are a few special historic sites in or near Strasburg. These include the Tirsbol Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site and the Wrought-iron cross sites of Holy Trinity Cemetery (Strasburg, North Dakota). Another important place is the Ludwig and Christina Welk Homestead.
The historic Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church is also near the city. It has beautiful artworks by an artist named Berthold Imhoff.
Strasburg's Location and Size
Strasburg is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.76 square kilometers (0.29 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Strasburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 273 | — | |
| 1920 | 653 | 139.2% | |
| 1930 | 695 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 994 | 43.0% | |
| 1950 | 733 | −26.3% | |
| 1960 | 612 | −16.5% | |
| 1970 | 642 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 623 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 553 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 549 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 409 | −25.5% | |
| 2020 | 379 | −7.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 369 | −9.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 409 people living in Strasburg. There were 191 homes in the city. About half of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Strasburg in 2010 was 60.8 years old. About 15% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 45%, were 65 years old or older. Slightly more women lived in Strasburg than men.
Learning in Strasburg
Strasburg has its own school system. Students in the city attend schools in the Strasburg Public School District.
Famous People from Strasburg
Strasburg is the hometown of a few notable people:
- Johnny Klein – He was a drummer for the famous Lawrence Welk Orchestra.
- Toby Roth – He served as a U.S. Congressman for Wisconsin.
- Claudia Meier Volk – She was a state legislator and nurse in Minnesota.
- Lawrence Welk – A very well-known musician and TV personality. He hosted The Lawrence Welk Show.
See also
In Spanish: Strasburg (Dakota del Norte) para niños
